Archard, Philip (2026) Exploring the use of single session interventions in child and adolescent mental health services in England: a freedom of information-based study. Frontiers in psychology, 17 . ISSN 1664-1078 Full text available

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Abstract

Objective: We explored the provision of single-session interventions (SSIs) in public child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) provision, using freedom of information (FOI) requests to gather data from National Health Service (NHS) trusts. Method: FOI requests were sent to all NHS trusts in England with CAMHS in 2024, seeking information on SSI use, delivery, and implementation. Results: Responses from participating trusts indicated that most trusts did not use SSIs, with varied deployment of SSIs in those that provided them. Some trusts reported plans to expand SSI provision. Conclusion: Although SSIs are used in some CAMHS, variability in practice and reporting suggests a need for further research into decision-making and strategies for the implementation of SSIs in different localities.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	RECEIVED 28 May 2025; REVISED 14 January 2026; ACCEPTED 19 January 2026; PUBLISHED 04 February 2026
Uncontrolled Keywords:	brief interventions, child and adolescent mental health, freedom of information, service delivery, single session, single session interventions, single session therapy
Subjects:	Children, Young People and Developmental Pyschology > Adolescents- Psychology Psychological Therapies, Psychiatry, Counselling > Brief Therapies Psychological Therapies, Psychiatry, Counselling > Counselling
Department/People:	Children, Young Adult and Family Services
URI:	https://repository.tavistockandportman.ac.uk/id/eprint/3093

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